Khalsa Day / Vaisakhi Parade

The Vaisakhi Day Parade takes place every year in April. To pay tribute to the harvest celebration roots of the parade, attendees are given free food and drink from hundreds of local residents and businesses.

Parade route and road closures

The parade will begin at approximately 8:30am at Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, and will conclude there at approximately 4pm. To facilitate parade activities, area residents and businesses should be aware of:

• Road closures
• Traffic disruptions
• Restrictions to access
• Temporary parking restrictions

Traffic controls will start at 7:30am and last until approximately 5:00pm.

View high resolution road closure map

Access to 128 Street and road sections along the parade route will be impacted most significantly. Increased delays may be expected for travel through and within the area between 72 Avenue to 88 Avenue, and Scott Road to King George Boulevard. Plan your routes accordingly. 

Resident access to closed off areas

Residents do not need a permit to pass through the closed area. In order to streamline the process and eliminate extra work for residents, residents in the affected area will need to show their BC Driver’s License and the officials at the checkpoints (at intersections) will let them through as long as the address on their BC Driver’s License is in the affected area. 

Please update your address with ICBC if you have recently moved.

Business access to closed off areas

Business access letters and parking passes are only available to businesses affected by the parade route. 

To request a business parking pass you must provide the following:

• business name and location
• proof of employment (like a badge, employee ID, or letter of employment)
• BC ID

Request Access Letter

Stages and food service

If you plan to have a performance stage or provide food service, these activities must be on your property. The use of City road and/or sidewalks is not permitted. The property owner must accept all responsibility and liability for the stage and food services operation, ensuring that the activities are operated in a safe manner, and have all necessary permits and approvals. Review these resources for detailed permit information:

• Fraser Health Temporary Food Premises Application
• Outdoor Seating Areas
• Temporary Structures Permit for Stages and Tents
• Fire Prevention and Safety
• Fraser Health Outdoor Food Preparation Requirements

No drones permitted

The Surrey Khalsa Day/Vaisakhi Parade is a no drone zone. 

• Transport Canada safety rules prohibit flying drones close to people, buildings, and areas where aircraft take off and land (airport, heliports, aerodromes).
• If you are a recreational drone operator and do not follow the rules, you could face fines of up to $3,000. 
• All non-recreational drone operators need permission to fly.